Minkoff joined the franchise in Season 15 in a “friend of” role, meaning she was only recurring and not a full-time cast member. The entrepreneur seemed to struggle with confrontation, especially when her co-stars questioned her Scientology beliefs.

The 'RHONY' season 16 cast will reportedly return to Bravo without designer Rebecca Minkoff, who starred as a "friend" on season 15.

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Rebecca Minkoff ’s time on The Real Housewives of New York City has come to an end. Minkoff, 42, took to Instagram on Tuesday, February 4 — the same night in which part two of the season 15 RHONY reunion was aired by Bravo — to announce her departure from the reality series after just one season.

Bravo’s bio on their website bills Rebecca as being known for her “global accessible luxury fashion brand” that was created in 2005, adding she's also a best-selling author.